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Ferrari Shot

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (24)
Ferrari Shot image
Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
3⁄4 fl oz Fernet Branca liqueur
3⁄4 fl oz Italian red bitter liqueur

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How to make

Glass

Photographed in an UB Barrel Dram 2.5oz

Prepare

  1. Select and pre-chill a SHOT GLASS.
  2. Prepare garnish of orange zest twist.

Method

  1. SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
  2. FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.

Garnish

  1. EXPRESS orange zest twist over cocktail and discard.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
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Health & Nutrition

Nutrition:

One serving of Ferrari Shot contains 102 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 0.8 standard drinks
  • 23.53% alc./vol. (47.06° proof)
  • 11.4 grams of pure alcohol

Values stated for alcohol and calorie content, and number of drinks an ingredient makes should be considered approximate.

History

The origins and creator of this contemporary shot cocktail are unknown to us.

Review

The ingredients, ideally chilled, are often simply poured into a chilled glass. However, I prefer to make this shot Shakerato-style.

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Comments & Discussion

Fred Alias
To me the Ferrari isn't a shot: it is the greatest digestif in the world. Rich, complex, minty, bittersweet, like an after dinner mint dark chocolate. Perfection. Mandatory at the end of a meal at an Italian restaurant.
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Chris Kern
This is a tremendous drink! Sweet up front, big bitter finish.
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Bee Spanis
Fun and complex. Bitter as hell.
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